Re: Celebris XL clearance

From: Ben Myers (_at_)
Date: 12/14/03

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    I forgot to mention that the Celebris XL uses the same chassis, power supply and
    other internals as the older DECpc XL. But the main logic board of the DECpc XL
    is much more limited in its support of processors... Ben

    On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:58:20 GMT, ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben
    Myers) wrote:

    >After a good run selling various parts and attachments for DEC Celebris XL
    >systems, we've seen that most people have moved on to other equipment. We still
    >have some Celebris XL gear here, along with a complete 266MHz Alpha XL in the
    >same chassis as the XL. But it's not selling very well.
    >
    >I've begun tearing down and scrapping entire systems, but there are still a few
    >left in our warehouse. Here's a brief rundown of specific parts that are
    >available, some in original DEC packaging:
    >
    >main logic boards, both Pentium and Pentium Pro
    >processor cards, both Pentium and Pentium Pro (and the one Alpha)
    >processors up to 200MHz (WOW!)
    >power supplies (heavy)
    >front plastic panels
    >cables
    >internal fans
    >main logic board batteries
    >front panel push button and cable to motherboard
    >RZ25, RZ26 and RZ28 SCSI disk drives
    >12x Toshiba SCSI caddyless CD-ROM drives with firmware identifying drives as DEC
    >
    >If you need spare parts or replacements to keep systems running, now is the time
    >to speak up. Tell me what you are interested in, and make an offer that covers
    >my time to pack anything up to ship, and I'll add exact shipping cost via UPS or
    >USPS, whichever is cheaper. Local pickup is possible, either at my office in
    >Harvard, MA or my warehouse in Fitchburg, MA.
    >
    >Within a month, whatever doesn't sell will find its way to the electronic
    >scrapper. And, please! No stampede to buy this stuff. We don't want buyers to
    >be trampled in their excitement to take this offer. PayPal, cold hard cash and
    >other guaranteed funds, but no credit cards unless you buy at least 100 lbs. of
    >stuff... Ben
    >
    >Ben Myers
    >Spirit of Performance, Inc.
    >73 Westcott Road
    >Harvard, MA 01451
    >tel: 978-456-3889
    >eFax: 810-963-0412
    >PayPal, MC, VISA, AMEX accepted.

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